Hyderabad: The SAKSHAM–2026 (Sanrakshan Kshamta Mahotsav–2026) campaign was observed across Telangana from Feb 1 to 15, with widespread public participation, stressing the message of “Conserve Oil & Gas, Go Green”. The fortnight-long initiative aimed to create awareness of fuel conservation and sustainable energy practices, engaging people from all walks of life.Ashish Kumar Sharma, state coordinator for the oil industry in Telangana, said the campaign witnessed the participation of over 1.5 lakh people. A series of activities, including painting competitions, group talks in schools, seminars in colleges, article-writing competitions for teachers, wall-painting contests, cyclothons, walkathons, and extensive outreach through radio, television, and digital platforms, were organised across the state.
State head of oil marketing and gas companies, Piyush Mittal of Indian Oil Corporation, Jagannath Rao of Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and SM Bhasha of GAIL, called SAKSHAM a people’s movement. tnn
